Anand Vihar Railway Police Solve Four Theft Cases, Arrest Two Accused

New Delhi: The Anand Vihar Railway Station police have arrested two accused and claimed to have solved four theft cases involving passengers’ valuables at railway stations and aboard trains. Police recovered two laptops, an Apple iPad and a Canon camera during the operation.

According to railway police, the arrests are part of an effort to curb thefts targeting passengers and strengthen security at railway premises.

How Did CCTV Footage Help Police Make the Arrest?

Railway DCP B. Bharat Reddy said the Anand Vihar Railway Station police were assigned to investigate a laptop theft case involving a train bound for Rewa.

Considering the seriousness of the case, a team led by Station House Officer Inspector Jagdish Rai launched an investigation with assistance from the Railway Protection Force (RPF). CCTV footage and surveillance helped investigators identify and apprehend a suspect.

The first accused was identified as Dilshad alias Dilkash, 23, a resident of Indirapuram in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. His permanent address was reported to be in Araria, Bihar.

During questioning, police recovered a stolen Apple laptop and a Canon camera from his possession.

Second Accused Arrested for Allegedly Receiving Stolen Goods

During the investigation, police arrested a second accused, Aneesh, 19, based on information provided by Dilshad. He is a resident of Khayala in Delhi’s Tilak Nagar area, with his permanent address also reported to be in Araria, Bihar.

Police recovered a Dell laptop and an Apple iPad from his possession. Investigators allege that Aneesh had received stolen property.

Four Theft Cases Linked to the Investigation

According to police, the operation helped solve four theft cases registered at Anand Vihar Railway Station police station.

The cases relate to e-FIRs registered on September 22, October 7, October 12 and October 14, 2026. Police said action was taken under Sections 303(2) and 317(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), along with other relevant provisions.

Further investigation is underway to establish the circumstances surrounding the recovered property and determine whether the accused were involved in other theft incidents.

Police Team and RPF Support

The police team involved in the operation included Inspector Jagdish Rai, Sub-Inspector Bharam Pal, Head Constables Pradeep and Deepak Negi, and Constables Subhash Jakhar and Pawan.

The team conducted the investigation with support from the Railway Protection Force. Police said protecting passengers and their belongings remains a priority and that action against those allegedly involved in railway thefts will continue.